若年層(じゃくねんそう)

じゃくねんそう
noun
younger generation; youth demographic
formalsociety
1. younger generation; youth demographic
The younger age group within a population, typically referring to people in their teens through thirties. Commonly used in news, marketing, and social commentary to describe trends and issues affecting young people as a demographic segment.
若年層(じゃくねんそう)の投票率(とうひょうりつ)が低(ひく)い。
The voter turnout among the younger generation is low.
この商品(しょうひん)は若年層(じゃくねんそう)をターゲットにしている。
This product targets the younger demographic.
若年層(じゃくねんそう)の失業率(しつぎょうりつ)が社会(しゃかい)問題(もんだい)になっている。
The unemployment rate among young people has become a social issue.

A formal term used to refer to young people as a demographic group, common in news reports, surveys, and marketing. The exact age range is not fixed but generally refers to teens through the thirties.

Common collocations

Related words

  • 中年層(ちゅうねんそう): middle-aged demographic
  • 高齢者層(こうれいしゃそう): elderly demographic
  • 若者(わかもの): young people — more casual and everyday
  • 青年(せいねん): youth, young person — more literary

Related Words

Related: 若者(わかもの) (young people)
Related: 青年(せいねん) (youth, young person)
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Added 2026.3.31 7:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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